Jon and Abbie are getting married in Monterey, California, and are having a beach wedding in March of 2011. I’m thrilled to be shooting it together with them, and just finished photographing their engagement session downtown Sacramento, starting at the Citizen Hotel on J Street, which is classy and elegant. We ended up walking several…
Ok, here are both images….I’ll explain now how I got from this in-camera shot to the finished image you see here! Before I explain these photography tips, if you don’t have Photoshop, or you’re not a photographer, this may sound gibberish to you, but I’ll explain it as best I can. So, basically, all I…
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I love how you end with “that was it”, line it was a snap 
You should teach a class on this stuff. I’d be the first in line!!!October 21, 2010 – 9:33 pm
Thanks Steff, much appreciated comments!October 21, 2010 – 10:07 pm
I agree with Steffani about the class, reserve the second place in line for me.
This was a lot of work and a lot of time, as a photoshop CS5 owner who is just learning the ins and outs of the program I am amazed as well as inspired.
Once again your work is brillant!October 22, 2010 – 6:59 am
Thanks for sharing – I agree a class would be great, this would have taken me forever in CS5 as I’m just not that PS-savvy!October 22, 2010 – 10:32 am
by Charleton Churchill
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Anita Lee - …. what great photos…..if those are any indication of what life you are setting up for each other……Wow….what else is there to say……Love you both….September 26, 2010 – 9:08 pm
Tasha - I love the new Sacramento engagement shots. I am really looking forward to using your creativity to capture both the quirky and loving sides of Andrew and I!!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK and we’ll be ready for anything you come up with
September 26, 2010 – 11:07 pm
Patricia Ferrera-Swett - Mother of the groom here, Love Love the photos. Your work is outstanding.September 27, 2010 – 3:20 pm
Michelle - A friend of a friend of a friend shared because they thought I would enjoy…they were absolutely right!! Great Photos! Love the scene hotel scene and the vibrant colors that all blended nicely. Dang it now I want to get married just so I can take some pics…Not! LolSeptember 29, 2010 – 11:38 am
Dougie - Hey Abbie and Jon….just viewed the engagement photos and LOVED them. You guys truly make a cute couple and these pictures captured the love and spunk for all to see. Good job! Charleton, keep up the great work! Can’t wait for the big day, yay!!! Love you both, Dougie
) P.S. Tell Cosmo he looked stunning too.October 11, 2010 – 1:55 am
Charleton - Thank you for the comments. I appreciate the enthusiasm and compliments. Dougie, thanks.November 4, 2010 – 3:22 pm
Nashville Wedding Photographers | Lane Photography - I love the urban feel of the images. I especially like the reflection shots.December 27, 2010 – 8:11 pm